Overview
Overview
Property is one of Australia’s most popular investment options. Understanding how to make smart decisions in property development, investment, valuation and sales can lead to a lucrative and varied career.
In this major you will develop knowledge in economics, law, construction and finance, which can be applied not only to the property industry but also related sectors. You’ll learn to analyse property investments and developments, gain insight into the structure and operations of the real estate industry and develop the essential legal, analytical and economic skills required to begin a career in property.
You’ll also consider property-related issues and their impacts on Australian and global property markets, such as housing supply and demand, equitable housing options and sustainable property development.
You’ll undertake site visits and work on real-world client projects, and have the opportunity to engage with more than 30 guest speakers throughout the course.
Our graduates have found work across a range of industries including property development, finance, sales and leasing and banking. Many have found work in government, for private investors, residential and commercial developers and consultancies.
If you want to pursue a career as a property valuer, consider studying our Property Development and Valuation Extension major.
Parent degrees
You can study this major under the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Commerce (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced) (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Innovation (as a single major)
- Bachelor of Arts (as a double major with an Arts major)
Your choice of parent degree can influence the type of career you might have.
Our Commerce degree also offers additional opportunities to customise your course by offering specialisations as well as majors.
What jobs can the Property Investment and Development course lead to?
- Commercial property consultant
- Development manager
- Investment analyst
- Property consultant
- Property finance professional
- Property manager
- PropTech entrepreneur (with Innovation as the parent degree)
What jobs can a Property Investment and Development double major lead to?
- International real estate consultant (with International Business)
- Investment analyst (with Finance)
- Property accountant (with Accounting)
- Property sustainability analyst (with Geography)
What you'll learn
- identify, understand, apply and analyse property related issues and their impacts on national and international markets, GC1, GC2, GC4
- communicate property analysis professionally and in ways that are responsible and appropriate for local, national and international business contexts, GC3, GC4, GC6
- distinguish, identify and apply available technologies and methodologies to investigate property related issues in ways that demonstrate critical thinking and responsible judgement, GC1, GC2, GC4
- apply acquired skills individually and in a group to facilitate the understanding and solution of property-related issues in a professional and ethical manner while appreciating the importance and impact of cultural diversity on making decisions, GC1, GC2, GC4, GC5, GC6
- understand the implications and potential impacts of current developments, as well as identify new developments, in the field of property and integrate available strategies into the existing body of knowledge, GC1, GC2, GC4, GC6
